02347cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000400011324500290015326400510018230000470023333600260028033700260030633800360033250000310036850801180039952013250051753400450184265300390188765300470192685600430197399900170201620124UtSlPG20260610133451.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDC1 aCostello, Louisa Stuart,d1799-187010aBéarn and the Pyrenees 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-12-16  aE-text prepared by Janet Blenkinship, Chuck Greif, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Béarn and the Pyrenees: A Legendary Tour to the Country of Henri Quatre" by Louisa Stuart Costello is a historical travelogue written in the mid-19th century. The text sets out to explore the picturesque landscape and rich history of Béarn and the surrounding areas, detailing the author’s travels through various towns and historical sites. Costello's work invites readers to follow her journey as she recounts tales of nobility and legendary figures, particularly emphasizing the life and legacy of Henri Quatre.  The opening of the book introduces the author's motivation for venturing into France and discovering its historical treasures. Costello describes her previous explorations in regions such as Eastern Brittany and Champagne, leading to her fascination with the myths and stories connected to the lands where significant figures like Henri Quatre and the Black Prince once existed. As she embarks on her third pilgrimage, she details her journey to Falaise, recounting the beauty of the towns along the way and sharing lively anecdotes about her fellow travelers. In essence, the beginning sets the stage for an adventure filled with historical insights, scenic descriptions, and a personal touch that connects the past with her contemporary experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPyrenees -- Description and travel  aBéarn (France) -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20124  c61409d61409